Alumni Reconnect Grants

As part of Betty Amsden's 100th birthday celebrations, we are delighted to offer a special one-off opportunity for our alumni community.

Reconnect Grants are designed to help the Foundation family revisit an idea, deepen a connection, explore new learning or bring alumni together around a shared purpose.

Two grants of $25,000 are available for projects to take place between March and September 2027

An invitation to reconnect

What are we looking for?

We are seeking proposals that might:

  • reconnect you with learning or professional development

  • reconnect an alumni cohort or deepen connection across the Foundation family

  • reconnect you to Betty's vision and values by creating something new

  • reconnect a community or sector to create lasting impact through leadership and sharing knowledge

Projects can take many forms. We are interested in thoughtful ideas that strengthen our alumni community and celebrate the impact of Betty's generosity.

Who can apply?

Reconnect Grants are open to people who have previously received support from Betty Amsden or the Foundation, including former:

  • Award recipients (both formal Foundation programs and individual grants provided by Betty)

  • Scholars & Fellows (direct Foundation initiatives or managed by a host organisation)

  • Current or former key contacts at organisations with a connection to Betty and/or the Foundation

Applications may be submitted by:

  • an individual alumni member

  • two or more alumni applying as an informal collective

Applying is simple

Proposals are due by 5pm 15 October.
Fill in the form below, and attach your proposal:

  • no more than two A4 pages (PDF)

  • tell us about your idea

  • why it matters

  • what you hope to achieve

  • who will be involved (if applying as a group)

You do not need to prepare a budget.

If your proposal is successful, we'll work with you to finalise the funding arrangements. Outcomes will be advised in late November.